Government
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
Govt on track with first 100 days promises
It's been far from smooth sailing for the new government in its first eight weeks in office, but it appears to be largely on track to deliver its hundred day plan. Inexperienced ministers trying to… Audio
National left govt 'in good shape' - Bill English
Briefings to the new government's ministers have highlighted a series of problems they'll have to deal with. The documents were made public last week and show, among - other things - Auckland's… Audio
Govt considers making cross-party work easier
The Labour-led government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power.
Govt considers changes to give Parliament more clout
The Labour-led Government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power. Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
MBIE admits to $10 million payroll problem
The Government has set aside $10 million to fix a payroll mess affecting 9,000 current and former staff at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Mistakes with holiday pay at MBIE came… Audio
'Everybody will benefit' from no tertiary fees - Chris Hipkins
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says he expects 80,000 people will benefit from free tertiary fees next year. Yesterday the government revealed further detail around how their policy of no fees for… Audio
NZ urged to follow Australia on foreign influence crackdown
New Zealand's been urged to follow Australia's lead and crack down on foreign espionage and interference in politics. The Australian government plans to ban political donations from overseas and… Audio
English: Government 'ten years out of date'
National Party leader Bill English says the government is 10 years out of date after the PM refused to release coalition deal documents.
Crunching the numbers
The government's promised some big changes in a short time frame including increasing police on the streets and building 27 houses a day to reach its housing target. Mark Graham from the Building… Audio
Mother of suicidal son urges govt on mental health inquiry
A mother who saved her son who was trying to kill himself is urging the new Government to hurry up with an inquiry into mental health services. The woman, whom RNZ is not identifying for privacy… Audio
Australian citizenship ruling looms
The political future of seven Australian MPs who might have dual citizenship will decided later today. The High Court in Canberra is set to hand down its ruling on whether the politicians are allowed… Audio
New Justice Minister Andrew Little wants action on Pora payout
Before even being sworn in as Justice Minister, Andrew LIttle has confirmed Teina Pora will receive additional compensation for his two decades of wrongful imprisonment. Mr Pora was awarded $2.5… Audio
RECAP: New government ministers: Who got what
The incoming Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed her government's new ministerial line-up. Video
New Zealanders tell us what they want from new government
Reporters fanned out across the country to find out what voters want from their new government. Audio
Only 7 of 21 new ministers are women
Prime Minister designate Jacinda Ardern has revealed who Labour has elected to be ministers in the next government, but says she not happy with the gender imbalance. Audio
Massive Maori representation in new govt
The parties that make up the new Labour-led government have 18 Maori MPs. Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what Maori may gain. Audio
What Labour's first 100 days will look like
Labour's long "to-do list" includes cutting immigration, building more homes, re-entering Pike River, and some kind of ban on foreign buyers purchasing existing houses or land is also looking likely. Audio
Little confidence Labour will deliver on its promises
Seventy percent of Māngere voters chose Labour to run the country. But locals told Checkpoint's Zac Fleming that they have little faith anything will change. Video, Audio
Portfolio allocation 'like a game of jenga' - Jacinda Ardern
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has named her Cabinet, including Labour's senior MPs and former leader Andrew Little. She says she will announce ministerial positions on Wednesday. Audio